RLS 2700 Innovation in the tourist industry - RE-SIT EXAMINATION

APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013

RLS 2700 Innovation in the tourist industry - RE-SIT EXAMINATION

Responsible for the course
Thomas Hoholm

Department
Department of Innovation and Economic Organisation

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
6

Language of instruction
Norwegian

Introduction

    Objective
    The course objective is to give a basic understanding of innovation in general and in the tourism industry specifically.

    Prerequisites
    Basic tourism knowledge as covered in the courses "The tourism product", Tourism- society and industry" "Culture, tourism and attractions” and "Tourism marketing".

    Compulsory reading
    Books:
    Hougaard, Søren. 2004. Forretningsidéen : om iværksættelsens tidligste faser. Samfundslitteratur

    Collection of articles:
    Hoholm, Thomas. 2009. Artikkelsamling - Innovasjon i reiselivet. Oslo: Handelshøyskolen BI

    Recommended reading

    Course outline
    • Introduction to innovation and business development
    • Internal and external conditions related to innovation in tourism
    • Trends in the experience industry
    • The innovative organization
    • Implementing

    Computer-based tools
    None.

    Course structure
    The course is given with 36 course hours. An important element in class will be presentations and discussions connected to the participants innovation project.


    Examination
    The students have to write a one week term-paper individually or groups of up to threee students

    Examination code(s)
    RLS 27001 Course assignment counts for 100% of the grade in the course RLS 2700 Innovation in the tourist industry, 6 credits.

    Examination support materials
    All support materials allowed.

    Re-sit examination
    This course was lectured for the last time autumn 2010. A re-sit exam will be offered every term from autumn 2011 even spring 2013.

    Additional information

    Semester

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